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Gold and Bronze at NOMMA’s National Conference

Compass won a Gold award in the Non-Forged Driveway Gates Category. The award-winning project was a replication of an English design from 1861. The client submitted a grainy photocopy of a sketch of the historic design and the craftsmen, who were well versed in the techniques and methods, went to work. The entire project was custom created using modern Aircraft Grade Aluminum alloys for durability, rigidity, and longevity. When completed, the aluminum was completely indistinguishable from Iron.

Compass also won a bronze in the Art and Sculpture Category for a Hand-forged life-size Japanese Maple Tree. The entire tree, trunk, branches, twigs, and leaves were completely hand-forged. The tree was hot-dipped galvanized, painted black, hand-sanded for texture and contrast, then the leaves were gilded red by hand and dappled for a natural effect and the entire sculpture was coated with a special clear-coat sealer. The landscape architect was thrilled, he remarked that he had not thought it humanly possible to create such a lifelike tree in Iron.

It was an honor to have our work internationally recognized and is a tribute to our team’s talent and commitment to providing excellent craftsmanship to all clients that we serve.

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We love our front porch railings! They certainly add a lot of beauty to our home and they fit the period of our home. When elderly guests come to visit, it’s always good that they have something strong to hold onto, and they fit perfectly what we were looking for. Thanks to everyone on your team for their artistic work. We are very happy with our final products!

Indiana Cleint

Compass delivered absolutely amazing, high quality product. They are true masters.  I am also pleased with their timely communication and guidance, as we worked through the design and transaction process. 

I would definitely recommend them and work with them again.

Wisconsin Client

What an excellent experience we had with Compass Ironworks!! We have spent four years restoring and remodeling a Pre-Civil War home in North Alabama. We have learned a lot through the process and made more than a few mistakes. But choosing Compass Ironworks was not one of those. From the very first interaction, Amos and his team have been a pleasure to work with. Old homes are quirky! No right angles. No two measurements are precisely the same. So using a company in Pennsylvania was a risk. And we are SO GLAD we took that risk! Absolutely flawless!! The designs, the collaboration, the execution, the QUALITY, the timeline and the finished product were all first class!!! We will absolutely choose Compass again for our next project and recommend them to anyone who asks.

Alabama Designer

The railing is installed and is beautiful … a work of art, to be sure!

My expectations were high and certainly met. I was able to visit the shop and see the railing in progress. It was a thrill to see it then, and very exciting when it arrived at my home.

I have already recommended you to others!

Massachusetts Client
Front entrance metal gate